Fiona Douglas-Wilkinson

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Think what you do professionally doesn’t lend itself to a visual platform? Think–and pin–again.<p>Whether you’re a real estate agent, an advertising executive, or an up-and-coming blogger, now is absolutely the time to start using Pinterest to build your personal brand.<p>Although the image-based social …

Have you noticed? There has been a lot of buzz about introverts lately, and the more we learn about introverts, the more we understand the power of introverts to lead and influence others. There is no doubt that the workplace tends to be biased toward those who are more charismatic and outgoing. …

This is one of the challenges Katia Beauchamp, co-founder of Birchbox, figured out very early on.<p>Her challenge was "trying to figure out the balance of caring about somebody and managing somebody. I guess it's what being a parent feels like — you care about your child, but you still have to ask …

On Forbes’ annual list of the 72 World’s Most Powerful People, you’ll find a panoply of names, from CEOs and cofounders to billionaires and bureaucrats. While these people all have the influence to change the world, within the ranks is an even more elite subset that is crucial to the spirit of …

This year there are nine women on FORBES’ list of The World’s Most Powerful People, representing 12% of the ranking — in stark contrast to being 50% of the world’s population. Both 2011 and 2012 featured six women leaders. The year previous had five and the inaugural list from 2009 included only 3 …

<b>Scientists are uncovering evidence that short periods of fasting, if properly controlled, could achieve a number of health benefits, as well as potentially helping the overweight, as Michael Mosley discovered.</b><p>I'd always thought of fasting as something unpleasant, with no obvious long term benefits. …

Unless you want to pay insanely marked-up prices on re-sale sites like StubHub and TicketsNow, buying tickets at face value on Ticketmaster is usually your only option.<p>For events in high demand, the odds are strongly against you getting great seats at a reasonable price. We have a few tips on how …

Only 41% of Americans report that they've asked for a raise. Get the salary bump you've earned by taking the time to prepare and following these steps.<p><i>Produced by Justin Gmoser.</i><p><b>Follow BI Video: On Facebook</b>

Cal Newport, author of "So Good They Can't Ignore You," argues that this is terrible for your career.<p>While sending emails might feel productive, he says, it doesn't help you grow your professional skill set.<p>With that in mind, we gathered these time-saving hacks.<p>If you're always sending the same …

Excellent nonverbal communication skills tell your audience that you're confident, energetic, engaged, and honest, says Tonya Reiman, author of "The Power of Body Language."<p>Someone with poor nonverbal skills, however, may give off an impression of low self-esteem and a lack of interest, she says. …

Everyone wants more time in a weekend. Taking a look at how these successful people use the time might give you a few ideas.<p><i>Produced by Robert Libetti. Originally published in August 2013.</i><p><b>Follow BI Video: On Facebook</b>

"Because you've stepped away for a couple days, these back-to-work mornings are the most memorable for the rest of the week," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job."<p>"They …

While we love coffee — worldwide, we drink 500 billion cups a year— holding a hot beverage has strange effects on our willingness to accommodate the person we're talking to.<p>A 2008 study by Lawrence Williams of the University of Colorado and John A. Bargh of Yale sheds light on why.<p>Researchers asked …

Once in a while, it's nice to stop and remember that fashion isn't just for humans—sometimes animals like to participate in looking cute too!<p>Like these penguins:<p>The Penguin Foundation in Australia is currently accepting donated penguin sweaters to help in its penguin rehab.<p>"As most of you know, …

"It's time to do away with workplace policies that belong in a <i>Mad Men</i> episode."<p>When President Obama made this statement in his 2014 State of the Union address, he was referring to gender pay inequality. But I couldn't help but think the message rings true for leadership strategies as well.<p>The rise …